Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi (R) shakes hands with Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma (L) ahead of the fifth China-AU strategic dialogue in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 15, 2013. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)
Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi (4th R) and Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma (4th L) co-chair the fifth China-AU strategic dialogue in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 15, 2013. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)
Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi and African Union Commission Chairman Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma have co-chaired the fifth strategic dialogue to advance ties.
Yang Jiechi said China is willing to expand cooperation with the AU in a variety of fields, including infrastructure, agriculture, human resources and media. Yang added China and the AU should further coordinate in international and regional affairs.
Zuma thanked China for its enduring support on the cause of peace and development in Africa, noting that Africa regards China as a trustworthy partner. She also said Africa would like to draw on China's experiences in readjusting its economic structure, so to promote its continuous development.
Both sides also exchanged views on the situation in Africa and other international and regional issues of common concern.
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